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“You look stunning,” he says.
“Thanks. You, too.”
He holds out his hand with a smile and I place mine in it. As he leads me to Evie’s car, he says, “Sorry I don’t have a license yet. Evie is fine with being our chauffeur, but it kind of makes me lose points in the romance department. Next week, I’m starting driving lessons.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I want to take us wherever we want, without having to beg my older sister or parents.”
I snuggle up to him. “I bet you’ll ace your test.”
“Thanks.”
As soon as we get into the backseat of the car, Evie turns around, beaming at us. “Ready to head to your romantic date, my handsome sibling and his beautiful lady?”
“Yes, Evie,” Liam grumbles. “And please don’t be weird.”
“Just don’t make out in the back of my car and everything will be square.”
My cheeks heat up. So do Liam’s. I keep my gaze toward the front of the car. He does, too.
“And you guys just got totally quiet,” Evie says with a chuckle. “Did I embarrass you?”
“Evie, shut up,” Liam says through clenched teeth. “I’m getting my license ASAP,” he whispers to me. I laugh.
“Okay, I’m sorry. Just had to tease my little brother. But I’ll behave now. Promise.”
Liam doesn’t believe her, but she actually keeps quiet for most of the drive. Liam and I are pretty quiet, too, because what exactly are we supposed to talk about with Evie right there?
Finally, she pulls up before the restaurant. After we get out, she lowers the passenger window and sticks her head out. “Hey, sibling one. What time should I pick you up?”
“Um…” He glances at me.
“Two hours?” I say.
Liam nods. “Sounds good.”
“Cool. I’ll hang out at the mall, maybe check out some art supplies. Let me know if you want to extend your date. Just don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
“The thought of that just plain scares me,” Liam mutters.
“Haha. Have fun, okay? And make sure you squeeze in some kisses before you get in my car, okay? Because doing it in my car?” She does the cut-it-out hand gesture.
“Evie, get the heck out of here,” Liam grits out.
She chuckles before waving and driving off.
He rolls his eyes at me. “Older sisters.”
“I get it. Noah had a talk with me earlier today.”
“Yeah?” He opens the door to the restaurant for me. “What did he say?”
“Thanks. He told me to be careful and always be aware of my surroundings. Not to be so absorbed in you that I don’t pay attention to what’s going on around me. Seriously, he’s worse than my dad.”
Liam laughs. “It’s good you have a brother who looks out for you, though. I was pretty concerned for Lily when she was helping Xavier get with Andrea. She wanted to walk home alone from Mikey’s. I was so upset with her.”
“You’re a good brother, too. One of the many reasons I lo—I mean, one of the many reasons I think the world of you.”
